Report: Giants ‘most interested’ in signing free-agent shortstop Kim originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The Giants appear to have their sights set on one of the top free agents this season.
San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is generating “a lot of interest” in free agency, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported Wednesday, citing a source. Feinsand also reported, citing another source, that the Giants are focused on signing Kim and the team is “most interested” in the 29-year-old.
San Francisco, as new president of baseball operations Buster Posey said Tuesday during general manager meetings in San Antonio, is looking to add a shortstop this season.
A star in the KBO, Kim signed with San Diego before the 2021 MLB season and has since been one of the Padres’ most consistent and versatile players.
However, in a down season shortened by a shoulder injury, Kim hit just .233/.330/.370 with 11 home runs, 47 RBI and 22 stolen bases in 121 games.
Kim is a solid defender who can play shortstop, third base and second base, and also has plus base speed that Posey and the Giants will likely covet, stealing a career-high 38 bases in 2022.
San Francisco could also be interested in free-agent shortstop Willy Adames, who will be one of the best hitters on the open market this winter and will likely land a bigger contract than Kim.
With the offseason officially starting, it won’t be long before both markets start to heat up.
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